Pennsylvania Lawmaker Prays for God’s Forgiveness Before First Muslim Woman Sworn In as Representative
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A Republican in the Pennsylvania Statehouse is facing criticism from House Democrats after she prayed for God’s forgiveness before the state’s first Muslim female representative was sworn in on Monday, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reported.
State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz gave a nearly two-minute opening prayer before Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, a Democrat, joined the Legislature after winning a special election. In the prayer, according to the Capital-Star, Borowicz said Jesus 13 times, quoted from a chapter of the Bible asking God’s followers to “turn from their wicked ways,” asked explicitly for God’s forgiveness for having “forgotten you, God, in our country,” called Jesus “our only hope,” and praised President Donald Trump for his support of Israel.
As she gave the invocation, other members of the Legislature became visibly uncomfortable, and Democratic Rep. Margo Davidson yelled “objection” near the end of the prayer, according to the Capital-Star. House Speaker Mike Turzai can be seen in video of the moment placing his hand on Borowicz’s arm. She then quickly finished the prayer.
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You would have to be a complete idiot, or an evangelical racist to not know what she was thinking
If the video is available you should watch it
There seems to be a contest for best opening prayers in PA.
So much for separation of church & state
At least this Rep slips right into the Pledge of Allegiance at the end of her 2 minutes....and doesn't invoke Jesus 13 times.
I know....right ?
Actually that is the opposite of using it as a weapon.
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A muslim candidate stating he is a Muslim isn't weaponizing anything.
He's letting the voters know who he is before someone uses it against him.
btw, can you prove that's Pelosi and her voice?
Sounds "dubbed".
Not that it matters.
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Why would anyone need to refute it?
Must be, He's been serving the 7th District since 2007, that's 6 or 7 election cycles.
I see nothing wrong with anyone advising him to make sure the voters know he's a Muslim.
Wouldn't want the backlash if the voters didn't find out until after an election, as if he was hiding it, right?
But I guess if Pelosi was involved there's something dirty and nefarious involved, right? do I need a /Sarc tag?
I'm sure it is dubbed.
Some would say "enhanced", lol.
What's the "Real" point in doing such ?
Faux christian, poor excuse for a human being, vile, disgusting pos.
But if a Muslim stood up there and quoted Allah and the Quran you would have no problem with that?
I certainly would have a problem, don't put words in my mouth.
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I asked you a simple question that just required a simple yes or no answer. Had no intention of putting words in your mouth. My apologies if you interpreted it that way.
You are not even close. And your point is?
There is often a debate about whether the United States is a Christian nation.
It is a Christian nation in the sense that historically, and even now, the majority of it's citizens are Christians. That is a defacto acknowledgement.
But being a Christian nation does not mean that the religion should be injected into the political sphere. I think Jesus would heartily disapprove. Religion should be separate from politics, as the founding fathers decreed.
MAGA. Up close and personal. Prepare. Resist.
Someone has had their one way apple cart upset ….. AGAIN !
See ya !
What does that even mean?
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The Beatles had a song titled, "No Reply." That may have been the best option.
She prayed for forgiveness. Wow, she must be quite the sinner, having to pray and ask for forgiveness in public...Bad girl.